McCulloch model 450 vintage chain saw

[Red Max]

I found a McCulloch model 450 chain saw at a yard sale. I have an antique go kart made in the 60's that was powered by chain saw engines. Does anyone know the horsepower rating of this particular model. I intend to put this engine on my kart if it has enough power. I has a "dead" axle (both rear wheels independant, so it would have to have a clock-wise turning engine and a counter-clockwise turning engine. I just mainly wanted to know if anyone knows the horsepower of this engine (McCulloch Model 450). I would love to find a pair of matching engines for this kart.

[GADavis]

Used to run a McCulloch saw shop. The 450 is probably 3-4 hp at 10,00 rpms. doubt you will find a clutch to fit it.

[mcbob]

Theres a karyter or two who make up adaptors for the standard series Macs the ones with a scew on clutch you will see em on ebay under mcculloch karts then they will take a max-torque clutch ........... Bob.